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G153 GYG

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,672 mi
Last recorded90,672 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 GYG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,254 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear damper bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in rear suspension and rear brake back plates

exhaust rusty

front suspension bushs worn and cracking

o/s rear handbrake cable hanging

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,571 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some corrosion to underside

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,211 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 72,204 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,542 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering rack gaiters perished

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G153 GYG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G153 GYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G153 GYG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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